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#3 Iowa State Cyclones Set to Face Utah Utes in Big 12 Showdown: Who Will Prevail?

The Utah Utes and #3 Iowa State Cyclones are set to face off in a Big 12 battle on Tuesday night at Hilton Coliseum. The Utes, with a record of 8-5, will take on the Cyclones, who boast a 12-1 record. The game, scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST, marks the first meeting between these conference rivals. Despite Iowa State being the betting favorite with a line of -18.5, both teams are heading in different directions leading up to the matchup. It remains to be seen if their trajectories will shift after this highly anticipated showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Running Utes +1400 | Cyclones -3200
• Spread: Running Utes +18.5 (-110) | Cyclones -18.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 97%.

Utah vs Iowa St. Stats

Utah Running Utes

The Utah Utes have struggled in their new conference, losing their last three games, including a 28-point loss to Texas Tech. To turn things around, they will need their high-scoring offense led by Gabe Madsen to step up. However, their free throw shooting has been a major weakness, ranking 350th nationally. On defense, they have been giving up more points than usual during this losing streak but typically hold opponents to under 40% shooting. Utah will need to improve in several areas to crack Iowa State's defense and bounce back from their recent woes.

Iowa St. Cyclones Analysis

The Iowa State Cyclones are on a hot streak, currently 2-0 in the Big 12 and boasting a nine-game winning streak. Ranked fifth nationally by KenPom, they have a strong defense allowing only 65.0 points per game and limiting opponents to 31.8% from beyond the arc. Offensively, the Cyclones are just as impressive, averaging 86.6 points per game and shooting 50.4% from the field. They also excel in rebounding and ball control. As they prepare to face Utah, the Cyclones will look to continue their success on both ends of the court. Don't miss out on the best betting offers from top sportsbook promos for this matchup.

Utah Struggles Continue as Iowa State Dominates on Both Ends of the Court

The Utah basketball team has struggled recently, losing against the spread in seven consecutive games. In contrast, Iowa State has covered in six of their last eight matchups. When facing common opponents, the Utes have a 1-2 record while the Cyclones are undefeated at 3-0. Notably, Iowa State has outperformed Utah in point differentials in each game. Utah's offensive performance on the road has been subpar, shooting only 31.8% and scoring 56 points. In comparison, they have been outscored 174-121 in Big 12 conference games. Iowa State is expected to score over 75 points at home, making it challenging for Utah to keep up. With Iowa State holding Baylor to 55 points, it is likely that they will defeat Utah by more than 20 points in their upcoming game.

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